Confessions of a TV Tycoon

Dear Masters of Prime Time,

Time for another little update on what I’ve been cooking up behind the scenes.

📝 Notes from the Control Room

In the last few dev diaries, I talked about shifting gears—less “shiny brand-new stuff,” more focus on making the core of the game smoother, more fun, and more welcoming for new players. That’s super important if we want to grow the player community again. And honestly, that growth is what will decide the long-term future of the game.

I can’t say this enough: thank you to everyone supporting the game with a subscription ❤️. We’re not yet at the point where the game can sustain itself, but your support shows me it can get there. You’re keeping this whole project alive.

The first step in this new direction was the redesigned starting screens. Right after that release, I jumped straight into the next big thing. For the past six weeks I’ve been working on it basically every day. It’s still not quite done, because it touches one of the most central parts of the game: End Week.

Yep, I’m giving End Week a full makeover. The goal is to make it prettier, faster, and—most importantly—way more fun and varied. I want it to feel like a reward, not a chore, so that wrapping up a week feels exciting every single time.

I’m getting pretty close now. Once it’s ready, I’ll ship it as the next minor update. After that, I’ve got one more big improvement in the works before heading back to “regular programming”—aka new fan-voted features and some extras. That “one more thing” will both refresh existing gameplay and bring along a brand-new feature. But I’ll save the details for later.

I’ll be back as soon as the End Week update is finished. Until then, keep having fun running your TV empire—and as always, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

🗳️ Feature Voting – Season 5 Update

If you’ve got an Ultimate Pass, don’t forget: your vote decides what I build next!

Here’s how the voting looks right now:

1. Full-Season Autopilot: 4,284 votes
2. New Genre Explosion: 2,242 votes
3. Streaming Tiers & Pricing: 1,780 votes
4. Talent Expansion & Custom Creation: 1,357 votes
5. Reruns for Network Scheduling: 677 votes
6. Production Pipeline for Networks: 583 votes
7. Marketing Campaigns: 526 votes
8. Stats Dashboard: 145 votes
9. More Show Loglines: 102 votes
10. Milestones: 47 votes

Voting closes when update 2025.2 drops. Make your vote count!

💖 Why Subscriptions Matter (and Mean the World)

Did you know this game began as a dream by just one guy back in 2019? Thanks to an incredible, supportive community like you, that dream has become a reality.

But here’s the thing: niche games like this don’t fit the mold of big publishers or ad-driven models. That’s why your subscription means so much—it’s the lifeblood that keeps updates coming, features evolving, and the game alive and thriving.

Every subscription brings me closer to covering costs and unlocking even more awesome experiences for you. Together, we’re building something truly special.

• A Basic Pass speeds up development and removes interruptions.
• An Ultimate Pass unlocks 1,500+ Promo Images, Early Access features, Feature Voting, and adds your name to the Hall of Fame!

Let’s keep growing, creating, and having fun—together! Thank you for supporting this journey—it means the world to me. 🥰

That’s all, folks! 🐽 Thanks for being part of this small but mighty community. I’ll be back soon with more. Until then—keep scheduling, pitching, and owning prime time. 📺🔥

Cheers,
Greg Karpati
Solo Developer // The Guy Behind the Game 👋